S82.169
Non-billableTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- fracture of malleolus
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •burns and corrosionsT20-T32
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolusS90-S99
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •fracture of foot, except ankleS92
- •periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle jointM97.2
- •periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic implant of knee jointM97.1
- •fracture of shaft of tibiaS82.2
- •physeal fracture of upper end of tibiaS89.0
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
S82.169ATorus fracture of upper end of unsp tibia, init for clos fx
S82.169DTorus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w routn heal
S82.169GTorus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w delay heal
S82.169KTorus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w nonunion
S82.169PTorus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w malunion
S82.169STorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia is S82.169. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia". S82.169 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.169 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.169 represents “Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S82.169 a billable code?
No, S82.169 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S82.169.
What chapter is S82.169 in?
S82.169 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.169?
S82.169 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-).
What are the subcategories under S82.169?
S82.169 has 6 child codes, including: S82.169A (Torus fracture of upper end of unsp tibia, init for clos fx), S82.169D (Torus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w routn heal), S82.169G (Torus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w delay heal), S82.169K (Torus fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.169?
Yes, when using S82.169, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.169?
S82.169 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2861869. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S82.169 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S82.169?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S82.169 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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